This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects, and Sound Transit, and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Center, and Planning and Community Development. … [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: We’ve reached a major milestone on the RapidRide J Line project! After months of dedicated work, we are happy to announce that we’ve completed the installation of the new water main under Eastlake Ave E. This marks a significant step forward and… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: WSDOT’s 2026 Construction Schedule – What to Expect Upcoming Work: (Please note: dates and construction plans are subject to change due to weather conditions or other factors) The full weekend closures for work zone set up or removal are weather-dependent. Crews need… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read 2025 was another major year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) as we served your everyday travel needs while working to maintain and modernize our city streets, sidewalks, bridges, and more. Meanwhile, we’re gearing up for another huge year in 2026, as… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read We recently finished repainting work on the historic Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge between Chinatown-International District and Beacon Hill. Unlike previous painting and maintenance efforts, this is the first time we completely removed all existing layers of decades-old, lead-based paint. This allowed us to… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Good news for Lake City! New transportation connections are coming your way next year. King County Metro will launch the new Route 77, giving North Seattle residents a more direct link to Sound Transit’s new Pinehurst Station (scheduled to open in 2026) and… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 700 words | 4-minute read This year, we’ve been walking the walk by hosting neighborhood “walkshops” with residents to co-create sidewalk and walkway plans across Seattle. Together with community members, we’ve been listening, learning, and planning where new sidewalks and walkways can make the greatest positive impact in… [ Keep reading ]
Thank you, City Council and Mayor Harrell, for continued funding dedicated to travel safety and mobility initiatives as we head into a big year Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law. The budget was passed unanimously… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read Summary: Addressing the challenge of more deliveries in Seattle In the Puget Sound region, deliveries of packages, food, and grocery items more than doubled between 2019 and 2021. Growing delivery volumes can add cost and complexity for businesses, while increases in delivery-related traffic… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Attention, all Route 7 riders. We’re now arriving at the next stop of our citywide investment in transit: completion of the Rainier Ave S Bus Lane project! In this second phase, we extended the red northbound bus-only lane from S Walden St… [ Keep reading ]
